Russell E. Walker, PhD

Data Science Educator | Developer | Consultant


Presentations and Publications


Russell Walker with poster presentation at Edmedia conference
Cooper, G., Walker, R., Hill, E., & Waksmanski, N. (2020, August). Incorporating IoT and data analytics in an introductory programming course. Paper presented at the 15th International Conference on Computer Science & Education (ICCSE), Delft, Netherlands.

Walker, R. E. (2019, August). Make money with strategic social media. Workshop presented to the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce, San Diego, CA. [ Slides | Worksheets | Handout | Automation Tools ]

Walker, R. E. (2019, June). Data analytics career roles: Guidance for educators, students, and professionals. Paper presented at the 7th International Big Data & Analytics Education Conference, Adelphi, MD.

Walker, R. E. (2016, June). OER Assistant: Finding learning materials with text analytics. Poster session presented at EdMedia 2016: World Conference on Educational Media and Technology, Vancouver, BC, Canada.

Walker, R. E. (2016, March). IBM Bluemix: Cloud computing, but not just for computer science. Poster session presented at the Computer Using Educators (CUE) Conference, Palm Springs, CA.

Walker, R. E. (2015, April). A semi-automated selection process for Open Educational Resources. Poster session presented at the Campus Technology Forum, Long Beach, CA.

Walker, R. E. (2015, March). Learning activities for advanced technology classrooms. Presentation given at the Computer Using Educators (CUE) Conference, Palm Springs, CA.

Walker, R. E. (2015). Redefining learning objects: A return to roots in computer science. DeVry University Journal of Scholarly Research, 2(1), 22-31.

Walker, R. E. (2015, January). Authentic learning and community engagement through an undergraduate senior project course. Paper presented at the Higher Education Teaching and Learning-Scholarship of Teaching and Engagement Conference, Orem, UT.

Walker, R. E., Evans, L., & Sran B. S. (2014, October). Managing business intelligence: Preparing project facilitators through a graduate degree concentration. Paper presented at the Big Data & Analytics Education Conference, Las Vegas, NV.

Walker, R. E. (2014, June). The availability of open educational resources for information systems security education. Poster session presented at the 18th Annual Colloquium on Information Systems Security Education, San Diego, CA.

Walker, R. E., Hierbaum, R., Powell, J., Leung, A., & Hong, S. (2014, March). Teaching across campuses by videoconference in advanced technology classrooms. Presentation given at the Computer Using Educators (CUE) Conference, Palm Springs, CA.

Walker, R. E. (2013, June). Do faculty agree on learning object selection? Paper presented at EdMedia 2013: World Conference on Educational Media and Technology, Victoria, BC, Canada.

Walker, R. E., & Mace, D. (2013, June). You Decide: A novel multimedia educational format for case study assignments in online and blended learning environments. Paper presented at EdMedia 2013: World Conference on Educational Media and Technology, Victoria, BC, Canada.

Walker, R. E. (2012, June). Helping course developers discover learning objects: An empirical comparison of recommendation strategies. Paper presented at Edmedia 2012: World Conference on Educational Media and Technology, Denver, CO.

Walker, R. (2012). Comparing information retrieval effectiveness of learning object recommendation strategies for course developers (Doctoral dissertation). Northcentral University, Prescott Valley, AZ.

Walker, R. E. (2011, March). Role-playing using online collaboration tools. Presentation given at Computer Using Educators Conference, Palm Springs, CA.

Walker, R. E. (2010, April). Power up your course with free resources from digital repositories. Presentation given at TechEd Conference, Pasadena, CA.

Walker, R. E. (2009, October). An automated search tool for improving utilization of open educational resources. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Society of Educators and Scholars, Costa Mesa, CA.

Walker, R. E., & Childers, D. (2008, April). Dedicated workstations for podcasting, vidcasting and screencasting. Presentation given at TechEd Conference, Ontario, CA.

Walker, R. E. (2007, September). Agile project management. Presentation given at meeting of the Project Management Institute-Los Angeles Chapter, El Segundo, CA.

Walker, R. E., & Hibsman T. (2007, March). Podcasting interviews with virtual guest speakers. Presentation given at TechEd Conference, Ontario, CA.

Walker, R. E. (2006, March). Create video demonstrations with screen recording software. Presentation given at TechEd Conference, Pasadena, CA.

Walker, R. E. (2005, July). Teaching with technology at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry: Lessons from Harry Potter. Poster session presented at Syllabus Conference, Los
Angeles, CA.

Walker, R. E. (2005, May). Evaluating student self/peer evaluations in team projects. Presentation given at Association for Institutional Research Forum, San Diego, CA.

Walker, R. E. (2005, April). How students really use online course sites. Presentation given at TechEd Conference, Pasadena, CA.

Walker, R. E. (2004, March). Use digital video clips to enrich any course. Presentation given at TechEd Conference, Ontario, CA.

Huang, C., Ross, P. D., Yates, A. J., Walker, R. E., Imose, K., Emi, K., & Wasnich, R. D. (1998). Prediction of fracture risk by radiographic absorptiometry and quantitative ultrasound: a prospective study. Calcified Tissue International, 63, 380-384.

Mussolino, M. E., Looker, A. C., Jadans, J.H., Edelstein, D., Walker, R. E., Lydick, E., Epstein, R.S., & Yates, A. J. (1997). Phalangeal bone density and hip fracture risk. Archives of Internal Medicine, 157, 433-438.

Walker, R. E., Huff, K. E., & Haus, A. G. (1996). Validation of an improved film for radiographic absorptiometry. Medical Physics, 23, 1087.

Walker, R. E. (1990). PC programming for minicomputer specialists. Presentation given at INTEREX Conference, Boston, MA.

Walker, R., Pavia, R. (1989), PC-based monitoring, control and data archival for multiple HP1000 systems. Presentation given at INTEREX Conference, San Francisco, CA.